Austin Hooper
Cleveland Browns' Malcolm Smith (56) tackles New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns fumble away first shot at playoffs amid wild weekend

By Tom Withers Dec. 28, 2020 05:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Cleveland. Garrett on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, was named the Browns' Walter Payton Man of the Year, which annually recognizes the NFL’s best players for their excellence on the field and dedication to community service. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' Garrett still not all the way back after COVID

By Tom Withers Dec. 18, 2020 08:44 PM EST

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of Jacksonville Jaguars safety Jarrod Wilson, left, and cornerback Tre Herndon, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Browns minus CB Ward against Ravens, TE Hooper questionable

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2020 05:42 PM EST

Chubb up and running as Browns return from bye, face Texans

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 11:29 AM EST
HOUSTON (2-6) at CLEVELAND (5-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Browns by 2 1/2 RECORD VS....

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski runs off the field at halftime during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Browns 38-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Stefanski steady in first season, has Browns in playoff hunt

By Tom Withers Nov. 09, 2020 05:57 PM EST

AFC North rivals Browns, Ravens open season in empty stadium

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 11:49 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (6-10) at BALTIMORE (14-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Ravens by 10 SERIES...

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger drops back to pass during an afternoon NFL football practice, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. It's all about the quarterbacks in the AFC North. (Peter Diana/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, File)
Ravens MVP Lamar Jackson headlines QB-driven AFC North

By David Ginsburg Sep. 01, 2020 04:31 PM EDT

Browns temper expectations, all eyes on QB Mayfield in 2020

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:33 PM EDT
CLEVELAND BROWNS (6-10) New faces: Coach Kevin Stefanski, RT Jack Conklin, rookie LT Jedrick Wills, TE Austin Hooper, LB B.J. Goodson, S...

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Mayfield admits he was 'lost' in chaotic 2019 season

By Tom Withers Aug. 14, 2020 07:03 PM EDT

Falcons coach and GM could be on hot seat this season

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 12:38 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Flowery Branch, Georgia LAST YEAR: Atlanta won its last four games to save jobs of...

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. The Browns quarterback said being away from football has given him time to reflect on his career and made him more determined to rebound from a tough second season in the NFL. Mayfield spoke Wednesday, May 27, 2020, on a Zoom call for the first time since the end of last season. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Quieter Mayfield knows Year 3 vital for him after rough '19

By Tom Withers May. 27, 2020 05:33 PM EDT